Prepare your Mercury Marquis for an easier wiper change
Turn ON your wipers then turn off your Mercury Marquis when the wipers are at their mid-way point on your windshield
Lift your wipers up from the windshield
With your wipers stopped midway on your windshield it should be easy to lift your wipers up and away from your windshield. Your old wipers should stick out, away, from your windshield. Now allowing for easy access during the rest of the changing process.
Before you remove old wiper blades
Be sure to take note of which new blade length goes on which side. Measure or just compare old blade length to the new wiper blades. Then place the new blades on the correct side.
Remove old wiper blades
Your 1981 Mercury Marquis has a Small Pin (3/16 SP) type attachment for the windshield wipers to connect with.
Different wiper manufacturers use different style attachments for the (3/16 SP). Look for a button to push and slide off the old wiper blade.
Connect the new Rain-X Weatherbeater Wiper Blades
First remove the pre-installed adapter by partially rotating the adapter up and then pushing it forward.
Get the other adapter from the package. Orient the adapter with the side with the tab is over the smaller hole on the wiper. Push firmly until the adapter clicks in to place on to the center pin of the wiper
Rotate the adapter about 45 degrees so there is clearance for the pin arm to be inserted in the Small hole. Insert the arm pin through the small hole of the wiper blade.
Rotate the back part of the adapter down until it locks the arm pin in place.
Be sure to REMOVE PLASTIC COVER FROM THE BLADE
Check all connections...
Tug on the wipers to double check that all wiper blades are locked on to the wiper arms.
Lower wipers back down to their functional positions.
Carefully lower your new wipers down to your windshield. Discard old wipers and packaging material.
Congratulations! You just installed new Rain-X Weatherbeater Wiper Blades on your 1981 Mercury Marquis!
Having Trouble?
If you have a different AttachType than what we have listed please select the wiper arm type that best matches your vehicle:
Always check your vehicle's owner's manual for specific instructions on changing your wiper blades before removing/installing your wiper blades.
Items Included:
Qty: 1
Sku: RXL-18
Driver
Rain-X Latitude Beam Wiper Blades
Qty: 1
Sku: RXL-18
Passenger
Rain-X Latitude Beam Wiper Blades
Qty: 1
Sku: WBUMicro
WiperBladesUSA MicroFiber Interior Car Wipe
Buy your new Rain-X® Latitude® Beam Blade wipers
Great all-weather beam wipers from Rain-X
Beam blades from Rain-X contour to the curvature of your windshield to provide even wiping pressure along the full length of the blade. That means there are no frozen wiper joints to cause uneven wiping and streaking.
Just smooth consistently safe windshield wiping for your Mercury Marquis
Prepare your Mercury Marquis for an easier wiper change
Turn ON your wipers then turn off your Mercury Marquis when the wipers are at their mid-way point on your windshield
Lift your wipers up from the windshield
With your wipers stopped midway on your windshield it should be easy to lift your wipers up and away from your windshield. Your old wipers should stick out, away, from your windshield. Now allowing for easy access during the rest of the changing process.
Before you remove old wiper blades
Be sure to take note of which new blade length goes on which side. Measure or just compare old blade length to the new wiper blades. Then place the new blades on the correct side.
Remove old wiper blades
Your 1981 Mercury Marquis has a Small Pin (3/16" SP) attachment for the windshield wipers to connect with.
Different wiper manufacturers use different style attachments for the Small Pin attachment. Look for a button or a latch to lift and pull off the old wiper blade.
Connect the new Rain-X Latitude Beam Blade wipers
You must remove the pre-installed "small J hook" adapter.
Use a pen or screwdriver to pop it free and remove it.
Locate the Pin on the wiper blade arm and slide it through the single hole on the connector.
Locate the Universal Adapter. Line up it's cutouts with the pins in the connector.
Press firmly until you hear/feel the CLICK when it locks in place.
Be sure to REMOVE PLASTIC COVER FROM THE BLADE
Check all connections...
Tug on the wipers to double check that all wiper blades are locked on to the wiper arms.
Lower wipers back down to their functional positions.
Carefully lower your new wipers down to your windshield. Discard old wipers and packaging material.
Congratulations! You just installed new Rain-X Latitude Beam Blade wipers on your 1981 Mercury Marquis!
Having Trouble?
If you have a different AttachType than what we have listed please select the wiper arm type that best matches your vehicle:
Always check your vehicle's owner's manual for specific instructions on changing your wiper blades before removing/installing your wiper blades.
Items Included:
Qty: 1
Sku: RXL-WR18
Driver
Rain-X Latitude Wipers with Water Repellency
Qty: 1
Sku: RXL-WR18
Passenger
Rain-X Latitude Wipers with Water Repellency
Qty: 1
Sku: WBUMicro
WiperBladesUSA MicroFiber Interior Car Wipe
Buy your new Rain-X® Latitude® w/Repellency Beam Blade wipers
Great all-weather beam wipers from Rain-X with rain Repellency built in
Beam blades from Rain-X contour to the curvature of your windshield to provide even wiping pressure along the full length of the blade. That means there are no frozen wiper joints to cause uneven wiping and streaking.
These beam blades are coated with the famous Rain-X water repellency coating
Just smooth consistently safe windshield wiping for your Mercury Marquis
Prepare your Mercury Marquis for an easier wiper change
Turn ON your wipers then turn off your Mercury Marquis when the wipers are at their mid-way point on your windshield
Lift your wipers up from the windshield
With your wipers stopped midway on your windshield it should be easy to lift your wipers up and away from your windshield. Your old wipers should stick out, away, from your windshield. Now allowing for easy access during the rest of the changing process.
Before you remove old wiper blades
Be sure to take note of which new blade length goes on which side. Measure or just compare old blade length to the new wiper blades. Then place the new blades on the correct side.
Remove old wiper blades
Your 1981 Mercury Marquis has a Small Pin (3/16") attachment for the windshield wipers to connect with.
Different wiper manufacturers use different style attachments for the Small Pin. Look for a button or a latch to lift and slide off the old wiper blade.
Connect the new Rain-X Latitude w/Repellency Beam Blade wipers
First pry off the adapter cover. Slide thumb nail under the corner of the cover and pull off with your other hand.
Remove and discard outer cover.
Next you remove the BLUE connector. Rotate entire universal connector up and pinch together the front facing tabs.
Use your other hand to PUSH DOWN and remove the Blue spacer.
Open the locking tab with your finger or a quarter
Insert the wiper arm pin in to the Smaller hole. Be sure to push it all the way through.
Now close the locking tab. Press hard until it CLICKS.
Be sure to REMOVE PLASTIC COVER FROM THE BLADE
Check all connections...
Tug on the wipers to double check that all wiper blades are locked on to the wiper arms.
Lower wipers back down to their functional positions.
Carefully lower your new wipers down to your windshield. Discard old wipers and packaging material.
Finally Activate the Rain-X Water Repellency Technology.
Be sure your windshield is clean and dry.
Turn ON your new wiper blades. Run them DRY on your windshield for 2-3 minutes.
Then briefly spray your washer fluid and watch for water beading. That indicates the technology has been activated.
Congratulations! You just installed new Rain-X Latitude with Water Repellency Beam Blade wipers on your 1981 Mercury Marquis!
Having Trouble?
If you have a different AttachType than what we have listed please select the wiper arm type that best matches your vehicle: